Nagorno-Karabakh
An old man carries woods on his donkey on a street in the village Vank, Martakert region. With a population of 140.000, the majority being Armenians, Nagorno Karabakh Republic aims to achieve political and economical stability. The high unemployment rate, low salaries and the lack of opportunities for the youngsters make the unrecognized republic to be a hard place to live. Village Vank, Martakert region, Nagorno-Karabakh, 20 September 2008.